University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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UW Brings in top Speakers and Entertainers As often heard, a college education doesn ' t just come out of a textbook. Part of that education involves the interaction between people. That is why throughout the year, each college within the universi- ty, provides interested students with special guest speakers pertaining to or relating to their specific field. Professional writers, doctors, lawyers, political figures, consumer advocates and movie stars are among some of the speakers that have appeared at UW. Along with this outside the textbook education are concerts. To many college students, music is as important as food; and the chance to see their favorite groups in person is an experience many don ' t pass up. The ASUWAC (Associated Students of the University of Wyoming Activities Council) provides a wide variety of con- cert entertainment. Country and western, rock and roll, jazz, classical, and rythmn and blues bands are some of the types of concert bands that have appeared in the War Memorial Fieldhouse and Arts Science Auditorium. Above 1976. Bob Hope entertained a crowd of 9,500 when he visited the University in Speakers 1976 Judy Carter, the daughter-in-law of former President Carter, spoke with in- terested students about about various issues and policies in hopes of gaining political supf ort for Jimmy Carter. Timothy Leary, former Harvard pro- fessor, LSD prophet , political revolu- tionary, renaissance philosopher and former federal prisoner, lectured on various topics from his liberal point of view. Leonard Nimoy, spoke to students about his role in the television series Star Trek and about his life as a poet. Wyoming Governor, Ed Herschler, spoke to students about the necessity of a new state prison - a facility would (in 1976) cost 25 million dollars. 1977 John Spencer, Bermuda Triangle authority and former investigator for the National Investigation Committee for Aerial Phenomenon, spoke on the strange phenomena that has made that area famous. He believed that extraterrestial crafts are responsible for the disap- pearances of ships and aircrafts. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White came to UW to dedicate the new law building. Kenneth Pye, President of Duke University and president of the Association of American L w Schools, was also present as a guest speaker. Dick Cheney, U.S. Representative and former White House Chief-of-Staff, discussed various issues with interested students. He also answered a wide range of questions that students had. Bob Hope, famed comedian, added to his total of more than eight million air miles to perform at War Memorial Fieldhouse. After watching the Pokes defeat the Arizona Wildcats, he entertain- ed a crowd of 9,500. Before his perfor- mance, Hope had his aids scout various places around Laramie, like the Buckhom Bar, for information which he included in his jokes. Bill McDonald, underwater film-maker and producer of ' The Cousteau Story , talked his film making experiences. The major point of his talk stressed the impor- tance of educating the f)eople about the environment. 1978 Gale McGee, former U.S. Wyoming Senator and ambassador to the Organiza- tion of American States, spoke on the controversial Panama Canal Treaties. Carl Sagan, scientist and Pulitzer Prize- winning author, attended the dedication for the infrared observatory on Jelm Mountain. Truman Capote, novelist and author of In Cold Blood, Breakfast at Tiffany ' s, Other Voices, Other Rooms ' and many other short stories, spoke about his life as an author. He also talked about his acting role in Neil Simon ' s Murder By Death, 14 Speakers

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Above. Charles Bradley kepi the Cowboys off the ground throughout his career at UW. Basketball 1980 Jim Brandenburg, UW head basketball coach, was named Western Athletic Con- ference coach of the year, by Basketball Times magazine. He directed UW to its ' best season in ten years. Since 1978, Brandenburg lead the Cowboys to a combined record of 33-23. Wyoming won more games in 1979 than any other Cowboy team since 1969. Brandenburg brought his continued success from Montana, where he was the head coach for two seasons. During that time, the Grizzlies compiled a 39-16 record, including a 21-8 mark in 1977-78, when Brandedburg was named the Big Sky Conference coach of the year. 1981 UW ' s Cowboy fans earned their DESPICABLE name after the Wyoming vs. BYU game of February 2. Wyoming upset the BYU Cougars in an 86-84 double overtime victory. At one point in the game, announcer Pat Gabriel warned the fans to stop throwing objects. Further in the game, Wyoming ' s coach Brandenburg also cau- tioned the crowd by saying, It ' s gonna cost us the game! The fans continued to throw cups and ice onto the floor. Wyom- ing ' s star player, Charles Bradley, also went out on to the floor in an attempt to control the fans conduct. BYU coach Frank Arnold said, It was the most despicable, disgraceful thing I ' ve ever seen in all my years in basketball! Wyoming ' s Athetic Director (at that time). Bob Hitch, said, I don ' t think you would find the behavior here, any dif- ferent than at any other place around the nation. Since this incident, it ' s a common oc- curance to see Wyoming fans wearing t-shirts that have DESPICABLE Wyom- ing fan printed on the front. UW ' s All-American guard, Charies Bradley, was selected in the first round of the National Basketball Association ' s col- lege draft by the World Champion Boston Celtics. Bradley was one of the three WAC players that were selected in the first round of the NBA college draft. Bradley became the first Wyoming basketball player ever, and third Cowboy athlete overall, to be drafted in the first round by a professional team. While at UW, Bradley was a three-time All-WAC performer and second-team academic All-America. He finished his career as the Cowboys ' second all-time career scorer with 1,744 points. According to the Associated Press release, the Cowboys were ranked 17th on their way into the NCAA tournament. A chance at the National Championship ended in UCLA ' s Pauley Pavillion when 19th-ranked Illinois defeated the Cowboys 67-65, ending the Cowboy ' s best season in 10 years. Sports 13

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Concerts 1976 ZZ Top and REO Speedwagon per- formed to a crowd of 5,600 in War Memorial Fieldhouse. UW was one of ZZ Top ' s 18-month world-wide tour perfor- mances. VVaylon Jennings and Jessie Colter per- formed for two and a half hours. They were called back to the stage for two en- cores after their initial performance. 1977 Pure Prairie League performed for an enthusiastic crowd of 3,000 at War Memorial Fieldhouse. Seals and Crofts made UW the last per- formance of their concert tour. They entertained 5,000 fans in the fieldhouse. Fleetwood Mac and Kenny Loggins per- formed an hour and a half concert and a double encore for over 6,000 fans. There were over 1,200 tickets sold on the first day of sales. Charley Pride entertained a crowd of 7,500. 1978 Jimmy Buffet performed to an audience of 3,600. Helen Reddy performed to a crowd of 3,700. 1980 The Oak Ridge Boys performed to 5,000 fans who cried more! Linda Ronstadt performed to a crowd of 6,800 in a white Wyoming football jersey and disco red cowboy boots. Above. Linda Ronstadt performed in War Memorial Fieldhouse to an audience of 6,800. . . .that UW is located 7,200 feet above sea level and claims to be the highest four year university in the nation. Concerts 15